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BV53 LUO

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 LUO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 116,640 miles

Spare tyre flat & some rim damage

Upper stop lamp inop. disconnected?

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor definition- offside headlight beam image

Reg plate lights dim (lamp dirty inside?)

Slightly noisey nearside rear wheel bearing

Some brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,640 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor definition- offside headlight beam image

Reg plate lights dim (lamp dirty inside?)

Slightly noisey nearside rear wheel bearing

Some brake pipes corroding

Spare tyre flat & some rim damage

Upper stop lamp inop. disconnected?

Pass 3 Jul 2013 110,404 miles

Horn poor

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear wheel rim dented

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reg plate lamps poor

Spare tyre illegal if fitted

Underside engine stabilizer front bush unserviceable

Fail 2 Jul 2013 110,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn poor

Nearside front and offside front brake pipes corroding

Nearside rear wheel rim dented

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reg plate lamps poor

Some noise from rear wheel bearings and play in offside

Spare tyre illegal if fitted

Underside engine stabilizer front bush unserviceable

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,962 miles

'SERV' message/light showing

Air bag light showing (future fail item)

Front anti roll-bar link assemblies deteriorating

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside front wheel inner rim dented & nearside front outer

Offside rear tyre edges worn to limit

One of two rear silencer rubbers begining to split

Power steering pump sweating

Tow bar socket damaged

Underbonet sound proofing adrift

Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

'SERV' message/light showing

Air bag light showing (future fail item)

Brake fluid level may be low?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front anti roll-bar link assemblies deteriorating

Nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside front wheel inner rim dented & nearside front outer

Offside rear tyre edges worn to limit

One of two rear silencer rubbers begining to split

Power steering pump sweating

Significantly lower effort- offside parking brake

Tow bar socket damaged

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake. Will be checked at re-test!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbonet sound proofing adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,083 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,144 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 77,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,790 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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BV53 LUO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 LUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV53 LUO registered?

BV53 LUO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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